This book presents ten of the best known and most prevalent Brazilian rhythms (maxixe,choro, samba, bossa,frevo, baiao, xote, afoxe, guarania and lambada) in studies for solo guitar.Each of these studies is accompanied by a detailed analysis defining its features in term of: form, harmony,melody and characteristic rhythmic motives, and commenting upon its historical and geographical origins,principal composers, typical instrumentation, and other aspects of the style. Including CD.